Invasive Plants & Animals in Manitoba

2011 Pocket Field Guide by ISCM

Information on 5 New aquatic invaders of threat to waterway & riverbank areas in Manitoba has been added, including Nodding thistle, Common tansy, Invasive Phragmites, Spiny waterflea and Round goby. The cover has also been changed for this 2011 edition.

CURRENT NEWS:

The Invasive Species Council of Manitoba along with its funding partners, the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan are proud to present the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, Prairie Region (EDDMapS). www.eddmaps.org/prairieregion

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship confirms zebra mussels have been found in Manitoba waters. Mussels were recently found on the hull of a private boat and a dock at Winnipeg Beach, and on some fishing boats dry docked at Gimli.